Basketball News
WNBA's Sabrina Ionescu Hopes to 'Empower Younger Generation of Girls'
SLAMonline - 5 May 2021 18:29
Sabrina Ionescu has emerged as one of the best young players in the WNBA, but her sights are set on more than just that. Ionescu wants to use her WNBA platform to become a role model for young girls worldwide, she told B...
Scott Brooks Has High Praise for Wizards Star Russell Westbrook
SLAMonline - 5 May 2021 18:00
Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks certainly seems to be a fan of his All-Star point guard, Russell Westbrook. Following Brodie’s 21-rebound, 24-assist triple-double, Brooks told reporters that he thought Russ ...
Projected Lottery Pick Franz Wagner Declares For 2021 NBA Draft
SLAMonline - 5 May 2021 14:00
Michigan's Franz Wagner was one of the most exciting players in college basketball this past season. A 6-foot-9 forward, he was key in Michigan's No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and on their path to the Elite Eight. Ju...
Oscar Robertson Wants Westbrook to Break His Triple-Doubles Record
The New York Times - 5 May 2021 22:30
"There's no doubt about it," Robertson said. "I hope he gets it." And he hopes people will stop criticizing Russell Westbrook, the Wizards guard, for not yet winning a championship.
Miles Bridges to Miss 10-14 Days Due to Health and Safety Protocols
SLAMonline - 5 May 2021 18:15
The Charlotte Hornets are among the many teams in the hunt for one of the playoff’s play-in spots, but their chances just took a major hit. On Tuesday afternoon, third-year forward Miles Bridges was ruled out for the n...
Sources: Bjorkgren's future with Pacers uncertain
ESPN - 5 May 2021 05:55
Nate Bjorkgren's future as head coach of the Indiana Pacers is uncertain due to work he has to left to do in building relationships with players and staff, sources told ESPN.
Milwaukee council OKs Sterling Brown settlement
ESPN - 5 May 2021 01:22
The Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday approved a $750,000 settlement in a lawsuit brought by Sterling Brown over his 2018 arrest in which he was taken to the ground and shocked with a Taser.
Haliburton's rookie season for Kings likely over
ESPN - 5 May 2021 05:55
An MRI showed that Kings rookie Tyrese Haliburton has no ligament damage to his left knee, but the rookie guard likely will miss the rest of the season.
The N.B.A.'s Play-In Tournament Isn't the Problem
The New York Times - 5 May 2021 06:01
Though stars like LeBron James and Luka Doncic have complained about the pre-playoff hurdle, the stress of the play-in matters less than injuries and the compressed season.
Draymond Green on Steph Curry: 'Teams Are Terrified Of Him'
SLAMonline - 5 May 2021 15:00
Steph Curry has been outstanding this season, producing some of the best numbers of his career and putting himself into the MVP conversation late in the season. In the month of April, he averaged 37.3 points, 6.1 rebound...
Carmelo Anthony Climbs to 10th on NBA's All-Time Scoring List
SLAMonline - 5 May 2021 13:00
Carmelo Anthony has been getting buckets in the NBA for over 15 years now. While he's been one of the most crafty offensive players in the NBA for a good portion of his career, he reached a major milestone on Monday nigh...
Kings rookie guard Tyrese Haliburton out with knee hyperextension
InsideHoops - 5 May 2021 04:37
Results of the MRI revealed no ligament damage for Sacramento Kings rookie guard Tyrese Haliburton, multiple medical opinions confirmed. The injury occurred at the 7:30 mark of the third quarter during Sunday's game at D...